THE BUSINESS OF LUXURY

In the past decades luxury has become more and more sought after. It is not only the ultra wealthy indulging in luxury goods, everyone these days must have a Chanel bag and dreams of their first Birkin. As it goes with the resale business chances are, with certain pieces like Hermes, you can look at the purchase as an investment. Especially with a perfect looking Birkin in croc matte finish like this one. There is something to be said about luxury, it is not what most need, it is what they want, and that pulls at the heart. 

-Eri 

Hermes Birkin HAC 32cm croc matte in caramel with palladium hardware, 2000. SOLD

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CONSTANCE.

Where were you in 1979? We know where this bag was as it was being created by hand at Hermes in Paris for a very lucky someone. Now, thirty five  years later, we are able to offer you this stunning Hermes Constance bag in gorgeous cognac ostrich skin. The exterior is outstanding and the interior has some flaws that are shows in the pictures. This bag is NOT currently available at Hermes (you can only special order an ostrich Constance and it will cost you around +$12,000!). Here is an opportunity to avoid the special order wait and enjoy a classic that keeps getting better every year at a MUCH gentler price :)



Hermes cognac ostrich Constance bag 1979; 9 x 7 x 2 (bag photographed with and without flash) SOLD
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COLOR ME VERT PALE!

How cool is the color of this Hermes Birkin from 2004?  It's so cool that I have never seen the color before and do not know it's official name.  Do you?  Figure out the color of this bag and you will get a free signed copy of DECADES: A CENTURY OF FASHION.  In the meanwhile, buy this beauty here

UPDATE: THE COLOR IS CALLED VERT PALE! 

-Cameron

SOLD

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SUMMER TRAVELS MUST-HAVES FROM HERMES

Summer is here and with that come travel plans. Whether a weekend getaway or a month long vacation packing smart and having the right luggage is important. This summer, keep everything simple with a Hermes toolbox handbag and a Hermes alligator wallet. The bag will be enough to fit anything you need for a trip and the wallet will easy fit your credit cards, iphone and passport. The wallet can double as a an evening clutch on a night out in the town and the bag can take you from shopping to the beach. Bon Voyage!! 

- Eri 

Hermes toolbox bag in gold swift leather,  32 cm with palladium hardware, 2014. SOLD

Hermes zip around wallet in rose alligator leather, 20cmX10cm, 2009. SOLD

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YUP IT'S TIME TO CARRY THAT WHITE BAG

It's April and if you haven't added a white bag into your collection, may I suggest this vintage Hermes crossover bag in white with iconic toile "H" slanted logo might be the one to take you from winter into spring in one great luxe swoop?  Let's make this clear: the white of this bag is in need of the Hermes spa in Paris, but wear it this season and send it in the fall so you get a good 5 or 6 months of usage.  I haven't seen this exact shape before, so as a connoisseur and self-professed Hermes addict, I am extra intrigued by this bag.  It's so right now even though it's nearly fifty years old and you will be the only one sporting this chic et sportif bag.  Be one-of-a-kind and toss this across your body.

Cameron

Hermes leather and toile messenger bag, c.1960's. Measuring 12.5"x 9"x 3" with a 15" shoulder strap. SOLD

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HERMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Since the holidays are around the corner and we are sure you have not yet found all the gifts on your holidays gift list, here are some Hermes options. From Birkins and Kellys, to scarves and jewelry, we have created an Hermes look book easy for you to flip through and find the one piece you have been waiting for.  Start shopping!



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WHAT TO CARRY TO A HOLIDAY PARTY?

The perfect bag to carry with every outfit this holiday season and beyond. These little beauties don't come along very often so seize the opportunity and treat yourself or someone you love very much. It will pay off, we promise!!! This Hermes Birkin 25cm comes with its own dust bag and no box. 

-Eri 

Hermes Birkin 25cm in Epsom rouge from 2006, comes with dust bag.  SOLD

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EAT YOUR BRUXELLES SPROUTS

There definitely has been a backpack moment brewing the last few years.  The kids are all wearing backpacks - be they vintage Chanel or monogram MCM.  However, if you march to a different drummer, maybe it's time to go Bruxelles chic and invest in Delvaux, a brand older than Hermes and certainly parallel in quality.  Delvaux had a store in LA on Sunset Blvd over twenty years ago that always had my interest but didn't last long on the strip.  People simply didn't know Delvaux's history (it was founded in 1829), but this bag  came from a sophisticated Angeleno who ventured to Delvaux and found this unusual backpack with straps connected to a brass ring and unusual wooden "pole".  One enters the bag via the zippered compartment, but there is also a nice outside pocket on the other side, too.  I like this bag because it doesn't look like anyone else's design.  Isn't that why we love vintage?  To have something that looks original!

-Cameron

Delvaux Bruxelles forrest green backpack, c. 1980’s.  Measures 4 x 13 x 17.  SOLD

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HERMES FOR THE DAY AND HERMES FOR THE WEEKEND

We couldn’t resist posting these two Hermes Birkins, hence the poor quality of the photos. The gold one  is 28cm and the perfect everyday bag. Chic color that goes with everything just like actual gold. The 40cm is better suited for a weekend getaway, larger in size and in cool factor. Call 323.655.1960 as you know these will not be available for long. 

Hermes Birkin 28cm in gold chamonix with gold hardware, missing the key. SOLD
Stamped for year 2000. 

Hermes Birkin 40cm in black togo with gold hardware. Stamped for year 1996.  SOLD

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THE BAG FOR THE WORKING WOMAN

We talked about the Hermes Kelly bag but let's not forget the younger sister and stratospherically successful one, the Birkin. Launched in 1984, and named famously after Jane Birkin, the Birkin is a revised haut à courries or HAC, with larger handles and larger opening. The Birkin HAC still exist and we have one just for you in an amazing color, aubergine, slightly used and with gold hardware. With an amazing price tag, it is hard to not buy this one. A working woman today needs bigger bags as they carry their work ipads, lap tops, make up bags, and sometimes diapers. Whatever you need for a day out of the house you can fit it very comfortably in either Birkin or its  fraternal twin Birkin HAC. 

-Eri 

Hermes Birkin HAC 36cm in Togo leather in aubergine with gold hardware, 2011. SOLD

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GETTING OLDER GETTING BETTER, JUST LIKE COGNAC

The sac à dépêches, later named the Kelly bag, was introduced in 1935 and owners at the time included Marlene Dietrich and Ingrid Bergman. This Hermes bag became famous in 1956 when Grace Kelly, then Princess of Monaco, was photographed for the cover of Time magazine shielding herself with her Kelly bag. Our Kelly below comes from that same era, the glamourous fifties, it has no shoulder strap as that was added in the seventies, has a slightly larger handle and comes in a beautiful cognac color with gold hardware. If you need a bag to have for life invest in a classic Kelly. Because of their commitment to quality, artisanal craftsmanship and fully family owned, Hermes remains the number one producer of luxury goods. Quite an achievement considering their first customer was a horse. 

-Eri 

Hermes Kelly 35cm chamonix leather in cognac with gold hardware, c. 1950's. SOLD

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